NFVCB Blocks Release of Linda Ikeji's 'The Night of June 7th'
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has blocked the release of Linda Ikeji's film "The Night of June 7th," which was scheduled for nationwide distribution on Friday, 28 August 2026. The NFVCB cited the sensitive nature of the real-life events depicted in the film, which centers on the 2005 Apo Six killings, where six young Nigerians were extrajudicially killed by police in Abuja.
The NFVCB has referred the film to the Department of State Services (DSS) for further review before any clearance decision is made. The distributor, Nile, confirmed compliance with the NFVCB's directive, and a new release date will be announced following the DSS review.
Linda Ikeji expressed her commitment to cooperating with the NFVCB and DSS while continuing to tell Nigerian stories. The film is directed by Toka Mcbaror and features actors Gideon Okeke, Femi Branch, Ali Nuhu, and Charles Lenny.
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